Taos is another "arty" town. It is a smallish, but has many places of interest. The weather turned coldish and a bit wet for the drive to Taos and the first day there.
On the way to Taos we visited Bandelier National Monument. In it's rugged cliffs and canyons are the remains of an Ancestral Pueblo settlement. They are thought to have been occupied from the 12th to 16th centuries. This is the Long House, an 800 foot stretch of adjoining, multi storied stone homes with caves, hand carved into the soft volcanic rock, as back rooms.
Ladders were used to climb into the homes. We were lucky to get a couple of hours break in the rain so we could wander around the site. We wore about four layers of clothing to keep warm.
This one was fairly small inside.
The view out.
Extra stone walls were usually built in the front for more room.
Looking over the Frijoles Canyon.
Some of the petroglyphs and wall paintings still remain.
The remains of the Tyuonyi village..
Granny used her balance stick to descend and walk the rougher trails.(Thanks Laurence and Heather).
Debbie in front of our adobe accommodation in Taos. It's for sale if anyone is in the market.
You get these lovely gardens included for your money.
The Plaza in Taos was built by the Spanish over 400 years ago.
Taos is quite low key and more bohemian than Santa Fe, though only an hours drive away.
There was also a funny exhibition by the cartoonist for the local newspaper.
The sights were all new and unique for us.
The colourful and controversial Kit Carson lived in this house in Taos.
The Plaza at night.
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